Town comparison
Exeter vs Teignmouth
Which is better to live in? 11.9 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Exeter wins on house prices with a 1% gap. For families, Teignmouth edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Exeter
£356,050
Teignmouth
£358,676
Crime Rate
Exeter
96.0
Teignmouth
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Exeter
63.6%
Teignmouth
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Exeter
433.6
Teignmouth
429.9
EPC Rating
Exeter
70.6
Teignmouth
68.7
Median Income
Exeter
£28,617
Teignmouth
£28,150
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestProperty in Teignmouth commands an average of £358,676, compared with £356,050 in Exeter – a difference of 1%. The most affordable entry point in Exeter is a flat at £197,652, while in Teignmouth it is a flat at £209,219.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 8% pricier in Exeter (£543,205 vs £502,005).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Teignmouth prices grew faster — 35% vs 22%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime rate data is not available for both Exeter and Teignmouth at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestFamilies may prefer Teignmouth, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 63.6% in Exeter. There are 32 schools in Exeter and 4 in Teignmouth.
Exeter School Inspection Breakdown
63.6% of 32 schools (26 primary, 6 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Teignmouth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Exeter | Teignmouth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 32 | 4 |
| Primary | 26 | 3 |
| Secondary | 6 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 63.6% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 433.6 Mbps in Exeter and 429.9 Mbps in Teignmouth. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.7% of premises in Exeter and 99.3% in Teignmouth. Gigabit availability stands at 84.6% in Exeter and 83.4% in Teignmouth.
Exeter is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (434 vs 430 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Exeter leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.6 (C), while Teignmouth averages 68.7 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,196 in Exeter and £1,264 in Teignmouth. 62.6% of homes in Exeter have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56.6% in Teignmouth.
Exeter has more energy-efficient housing — 62.6% reach band C or above, vs 56.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,616.7 in Exeter and £28,150 in Teignmouth. The median age is 47.1 in Exeter and 49.3 in Teignmouth. Owner-occupancy is 66.9% in Exeter versus 71.3% in Teignmouth. Employment rates stand at 53.6% in Exeter and 54.8% in Teignmouth.
| Indicator | Exeter | Teignmouth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 126,522 | 15,314 |
| Median Age | 47.1 | 49.3 |
| Median Household Income | £28,616.7 | £28,150 |
| Employment Rate | 53.6% | 54.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.9% | 71.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.8% | 32.8% |
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